Public Appeal Hearings - October 7, 2026
When
1:30 –– 3:30 pm
Where
Event description
Multnomah County Ordinance provides that an Animal Services Hearings Officer shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or PDD Classification.
Hearing Details
HEARINGS OFFICER: Tony Schwartz
LOCATION: The hearing will be held virtually
- Public appeal hearings are open to the public to attend. Local recordings are also made for public records, but are no longer broadcast live.
- Hearings may include case evidence that may be graphic or disturbing in nature.
1:30 pm
- Wheeler, Katherine (102901, 102902, 102903, 102904, 102905, 102906, 102907, 102908, 102909)
Witnesses:
- Ofc. Mark Kingma
- Ofc. Chris Allori
- ACO Brian Wammack
The County is represented by David Blankfeld.
Ms. Wheeler is represented by Robert Babcock.
How to Join
- Meeting number: 2663 112 5294
- Password: iJ3HrNzbW76
Join by video system
- Dial 26604931988@multco.webex.com
- You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
- +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 2663 112 5294
About Public Appeal Hearings
Multnomah County Ordinance provides that an Animal Services Hearings Officer shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or Potentially Dangerous Animal Classifications.
- How to Appeal a Notice of Infraction (NOI)
- How to Appeal a Potentially Dangerous Dog or Animal Classification
Defendants or counsel can provide the names and e-mail addresses of witnesses to appear, or any guests to attend the hearing in support of the defendant to Nicole Hagen (Nicole.Hagen@multco.us), and an invitation to the in-person or virtual hearing will be provided by e-mail.
Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing for your case may result in forfeiture of any right to any further appeal for the related violation or determination.
Hearings are open for public attendance.
Hearing Days & Times
- Public Appeal Hearings are normally held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 pm (as needed)
Rules of Conduct for Public Appeal Hearings
- No recording of the hearing by any unauthorized persons.
- Participants and witnesses must remain on mute (if virtual), or silent unless they are testifying, questioning witnesses or answering questions.
- Only one person shall speak at a time.
- No profanity or abusive behavior will be tolerated.
- Inspection of personal items may occur upon entry to the hearings room
- No large bags, backpacks, or purses will be allowed into the hearings room
- No weapons of any kind
- Cell phones must be muted
- No pets are allowed
- The Hearing’s Office reserves the right to remove any individual from the hearing
To submit evidence for hearings
- E-mail photos, documents, or other relevant files to Nicole Hagen at Nicole.Hagen@multco.us
- Reference the case number in the e-mail subject line and body
- Evidence must be submitted by 5 pm on the day before the hearing. All evidence will be distributed by e-mail on the day of the hearing to:
- The hearings officer
- The defendant and their legal counsel
- The county representative
